Hounds Fall to No. 2 Misericordia in Non-Conference Action

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s soccer team dropped a 4-0 non-conference decision to No. 2 Misericordia University on John Makuvek Field Saturday.

Sophomore Sydney DeFranco clears a ball away during the first half of a non-conference match versus Misericordia University on John Makuvek Field. Photo by Alex Dillon '26
Sophomore Sydney DeFranco clears a ball away during the first half of a non-conference match versus Misericordia University on John Makuvek Field. Photo by Alex Dillon '26
September 17, 2022

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's soccer team dropped a 4-0 non-conference decision to No. 2 Misericordia University on John Makuvek Field Saturday.

How It Happened

  • The Cougars took a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute, and that would be the only marker of the first half as Misericordia held the one goal edge through halftime
  • The Cougars doubled the advantage to 2-0 in the 61st minute when they converted on a penalty kick, and Misericordia stretched the edge to 3-0 with another goal in the 68th minute
  • The final goal of the match would be an own goal in the 69th minute to make the score 4-0

Inside the Numbers

  • Junior goalie Paige Harrison made the start for the Blue & Grey, and she recorded eight saves in her 45 minutes of action
  • Junior keeper Payce Korpics played the second half of the contest for Moravian and had six saves
  • The Cougars held a 28-2 advantage in shots and an 8-3 edge in corner kicks

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Wednesday, September 21 vs. Stockton University, 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 24 at Juniata College, 4:00 p.m.